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Edinburgh Napier University Lawrence Ho Scholarships for Chinese and Hong Kong Students in the UK for 2023/2024

About the Scholarship:

Edinburgh Napier University is pleased to offer the Lawrence Ho Scholarships for the academic year 2023–2024. These scholarships are designed to recognize and support academically talented individuals from China and Hong Kong pursuing a master’s degree program at Edinburgh Napier University. The university offers a wide range of programs across various subjects, emphasizing innovation, industry engagement, and hands-on learning. Edinburgh Napier University is committed to enhancing the skills of its students, equipping them for success in the job market within a friendly and supportive environment. The faculty comprises experienced professionals and dedicated academics focused on promoting innovative research and delivering high-quality education.

About Edinburgh Napier University:

Edinburgh Napier University, known as Oilthigh Napier Dhùn Èideann in Scottish Gaelic, is a public institution of higher learning. It traces its roots to Napier Technical College, established in 1964 and named after John Napier, a Scottish mathematician and philosopher from the sixteenth century. In 1992, it became Napier University, and today, it is known as Edinburgh Napier University.

The university has three main campuses in Edinburgh: Merchiston, Craiglockhart, and Sighthill. With over 19,500 students, including those studying on-campus in Scotland, overseas, and online through transnational programs, Edinburgh Napier University is a diverse and globally oriented institution. It has consistently received recognition in university rankings for teaching quality, internationalization, and employability. In the 2020 National Student Survey, the university was ranked as the best institution for student satisfaction in Edinburgh, and it has been recognized as the top contemporary university in Scotland by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

Edinburgh Napier University has earned national and global acclaim for its contributions to timber engineering, sustainable building, and wood science, receiving the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education twice (in 2009 and 2015).

Lawrence Ho Scholarships – Benefits:

Successful applicants will receive a scholarship award of £1,500 to assist with their college expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible Countries: Lawrence Ho Scholarships are open to students from China and Hong Kong. Acceptable Subjects or Courses: The scholarship is available for postgraduate study in any field offered by the university. Eligibility Standards: To be eligible for the Lawrence Ho Scholarships, you must be a resident of Hong Kong or China and hold a firm postgraduate offer, either conditional or unconditional, from Edinburgh Napier University. Additionally, you must have paid your deposit toward your fees and meet one of the following criteria:

  • Have earned at least a 2:2 in a UK honors program.
  • Have achieved a lower second-class in a Hong Kong honors program.
  • Have attained a 75% score in a Chinese Benke program.

Application Procedure:

To check your eligibility and apply for the Lawrence Ho Scholarship, please contact [email protected]. If you have any questions about the scholarship or the application process, you can also reach out to [email protected] for assistance.

Application Deadline:

The application deadlines for Lawrence Ho Scholarship funding are as follows:

  • For the January 2023 intake: November 21, 2022.
  • For the September 2023 intake: July 21, 2023.
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